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SUMMARY:01/2025 All Levels Acrylic with Nancy Reed Jones
DESCRIPTION:January 7\, 14\, 21\, 28th \nTuesdays \n1-3pm \nAt the Wallkill River Center for the Arts\n\n$160\, $140 Members\n\nThis class is for anyone who has always wanted to paint with acrylic but was intimidated by the more advanced classes. This class is meant to be a gathering of likeminded artists who want the joy of painting in a group atmosphere.\nFor beginners\, we will cover all the beginner fundamentals of painting including supplies\, mixing color\, how to use brushes\, creating a good composition\, how to pick a subject\, identifying a focal point etc. For more advanced students\, there will be one on one time with the instructor to go over your piece and suggested guidance. \n\nYour piece will be worked on for multiple days\, don’t fret if it doesn’t finish the first day!\n\n\nFor beginners\, a picture will be posted in the Wallkill River Center for the Arts facebook group by Nancy that will be what you’ll be working off of\, please be sure to print off that image in color. Limited copies may be available. For more advanced students\, you’re encouraged to bring your own references or works in progress to work on.\nStudents will bring their own supplies. Beginners are welcome to sign up for the +Materials options  to have their supplies provided for the first class to get to know the supplies before you go out and buy your own. \nOil painters are welcome to attend! \n  \nSupply List For Acrylic Class: \n\nPaints; Grumbacher or Windsor and Newton tube acrylics.\nBasic Colors: Titanium White\, Ultramarine Blue\, Burnt Umber\, Alizarin Crimson\, Cadmium Yellow Light.\nBrushes: 1 inch flat\, 1/2 inch flat\, small filbert ( rounded tip) small round and #0 or # 1 liner brush\n11×14 or 12 x 16 canvas\, a couple. We will likely work on a piece multiple sessions.\nWet palette with palette paper and sponge that comes with it. (Sta-wet or similar)\nPaper towels\nWater container (We do have these in the green cabinet in the bathroom if you need one)\n\n\n  \nNancy Reed Jones is an award winning artist ( Champion of the Arts award from the Orange County Arts Council) as well as several other awards. She studied oil painting at the Huntington Arts League on Long Island. Nancy had her own mural business for many years and has painted murals in one of the Vanderbilt homes on Long Island. Nancy painted murals for the cancer patients in hospitals on Long Island where they were used for guided imagery to take away the patients pain.\nShe came to live in the Hudson Valley in 2004 and joined the Wallkill River School of Art where she now teaches acrylic workshops and plein air painting. She describes her painting style as Romantic Impressionism. \n  \nREFUND AND CANCEL
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/01-2025-all-levels-acrylic-with-nancy-reed-jones/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250106T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250106T150000
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SUMMARY:01/2025 Inter/Adv Drawing with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:January 6\, 13\, 20th \nMondays\, 12:30-3pm \nIn Person \n$120 ($105 Members) \nThis class is appropriate for artists who possess a basic understanding of the principles of drawing from life. Subjects like form\, scale\, shading and composition form the core of the curriculum and will consistently be revisited. Class work will include a variety of subjects\, often drawing still lives from life to hone our observational skills and exploring other subjects such as interiors\, landscapes\, portrait and figures from live and photographic resources. \nWilliam Noonan has been an instructor and active member of the Wallkill River School since its inception. He teaches both drawing and oil painting. \nwww.williamnoonan.com \n  \nSupply List \nmaterials: \nsoft vine charcoal and at least 2 graphite pencils ( hb and  2b) \na pad of 18 x 24 newsprint paper \na pad of 14×17 white drawing paper \na drawing board to support your 18×24 pad \na real chamois (cheaper in automative dept.) \na kneaded eraser \nMars Plastic Eraser\, Single Eraser (or similar) \na pencil sharpener \n  \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/01-2025-inter-adv-drawing-with-william-noonan/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="William Noonan":MAILTO:wbnoonan@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T120000
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SUMMARY:01/2025 Beginning Watercolor with Alan Lewis
DESCRIPTION:Sundays\, 10am-12pm \nJanuary 5\, 12\, 19\, 26th \n$120 ($100 Members) ($90 to skip beginners day) \nThe first day of the months’ session is for anyone who is just starting out or needs more guidance. I would recommend that you attend if you’re a first time student of this class! \n\nThis beginning watercolor class will be focused on producing finished work.  I have noticed that I have learned best when following along painting with an artist\, so that is the approach this class will follow. We will produce a finished painting each week with a different subject\, and returning students are welcomed.  The approach will be to paint fast and loose\, to cover the basics of watercolor by doing them\, and hopefully to have some fun. The first day is for beginners who need to learn the starting techniques and the materials.\n\nIn the event of wonderful weather\, this class may go outside to paint! Be sure to bring sunscreen\, a sunhat\, or other item to protect you and make you comfortable.\n\n\nAlan Lewis has been painting in watercolor since 2013\, and usually paints every day.  His subjects vary from portraits to pets to landscapes\, and he enjoys painting plein air whenever possible.  His paintings are looser and more impressionistic\, rather than highly detailed\, and he has been most significantly influenced by the watercolor master Alvaro Castagnet.  A member of the Wallkill River School\, Goshen Art League\, Lower Hudson Valley Plein Air Painters\, and Northeast Watercolor\, he has also recently been awarded for art done with the Friends of the Great Swamp.\n\nStudents will bring their own supplies.\nMinimum 3 Students.\n    \n\n\n\nPaper- I would recommend Strathmore 300 (or better but a little more expensive 400) series\, cold press paper.\nBrushes – A beginner kit might have 1 #10 round\, one smaller brush for detail\, and one larger flat or map brush of about an inch. It is nice to have some different sizes\, but you don’t need expensive brushes to start.\nPaint – Avoid chalky mediums like Reeves. Tubes will be easier to work with than pans.\nPalette – A watercolor palette has many wells for your paint and space to mix colors.\nOther – Not really necessary in this class\, but will be useful at home- A hairdryer\, painters tape\, paper towels\, etc.\n\n\nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/01-2025-beginning-watercolor-with-alan-lewis/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alan Lewis":MAILTO:Arcanus1@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T120000
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SUMMARY:01/2025 Oil Painting with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:January 4\, 11\, 18th \nSaturday mornings at 9:30-12pm \n$90\, $80 for Members \nLive In Person – Painting with William Noonan \nFor beginner\, intermediate and advanced students. This course is conducted live in the classroom. The instructor’s main medium is oils but any painting medium is welcome in this class. \n  \nStudents are encouraged to follow their own stylistic inclinations while learning and practicing the basic rules of: drawing & painting techniques\, composition\, value\, color mixing\, color theory\, materials and supplies\, etc. \nSubject matter will range and include still life\, landscape\, portrait and figure. Whenever feasible students will work from life\, other times photographic references may be used.  Students may also use this class as an independent-study opportunity and work on their own personal projects. \nAll sessions will be live work sessions. A lecture or demo may be included based on the particular subject matter for that month’s focus. \nCritiques will be used throughout the session with one final critique on the last day of the class. \nIn the event of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances the class will be held via Zoom in order to keep the schedule on track. \nNOTE: Masks are not required for vaccinated students\, but masks and 6 foot social distancing is required for unvaccinated students. \n  \nMaterials List \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/01-2025-oil-painting-with-william-noonan/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="William Noonan":MAILTO:wbnoonan@yahoo.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
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SUMMARY:Submit Monthly: 2025 Hallway Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:2025 Artist & Joint Artist Members are invited to hang one piece in our Monthly Hallway Exhibits.  Themes are suggested and artwork does not need to conform to the themes listed below.  All pieces\, including the frame must be smaller than 16×16 inches and be ready to hang with a wire.  Saw tooth and other hanging methods are not acceptable.  Please contact the staff if you have a question or unusual situation. \nHanging Guidelines \n  \nWinter \nSubmit by 1/12/25 \nOn Exhibit: 1/17/25 – 2/16/25 \n  \nHistory \nSubmit by 2/16/25 \nOn Exhibit: 2/21/25 – 3/16/25 \n  \nFood \nSubmit by 3/16/25 \nOn Exhibit: 3/21/25 – 4/13/25 \n  \nBirds \nSubmit by 4/13/25 \nOn Exhibit: 4/18/25 – 5/11/25 \n  \nBridges \nSubmit by 5/11/25 \nOn Exhibit: 5/16/25 – 6/15/25 \n  \nSports & Games \nSubmit by 6/15/25 \nOn Exhibit: 6/20/25 – 7/13/25 \n  \nFarm \nSubmit by 7/13/25 \nOn Exhibit: 7/18/25 – 8/17/25 \n  \nWater \nSubmit by 8/17/25 \nOn Exhibit: 8/22/25 – 9/14/25 \n  \nAutumn \nSubmit by 9/14/25 \nOn Exhibit: 9/19/25 – 10/12/25 \n  \nPets \nSubmit by 10/12/25 \nOn Exhibit: 10/17/25 – 11/16/25 \n  \nTransportation \nSubmit by 11/16/25 \nOn Exhibit: 11/21/25 – 12/14/25 \n  \nSmall Works \nSubmit by 12/14/25 \nOn Exhibit: 12/19/25 – 1/11/25 \n  \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/submit-monthly-2025-hallway-exhibits/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250401
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SUMMARY:Executive Director
DESCRIPTION:Seeking Executive Director for Center for the Arts\nWe are currently recruiting an Executive Director to lead the Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, located in Orange County\, in the Hudson Valley of New York. The Center has been a leading voice for the arts and premier arts center for more than 15 years. It maintains a robust offering of courses\, workshops\, exhibits\, musical performances\, and receptions. Our facilities include three galleries for exhibits\, classes\, demonstrations\, and workshops in a variety of art media. \nEssential Responsibilities:\nInnovative Program Development: Articulate a compelling vision for program development and manage strategy for long-term engagement with the community; develop and implement programming\, including workshops\, classes\, exhibitions\, musical performances\, artist engagement opportunities\, mentorships and community events; design promotional materials; create and manage marketing plan\, social media\, newsletters and local media. \nFundraising and Grant Writing: Identify and manage grants and funding opportunities to ensure alignment with the art center’s mission; explore various funding sources\, including government grants\, foundation support\, corporate sponsorships and individual donations; organize and manage a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the strategic plan; determine and cultivate key donor segments and develop compelling campaigns\, incorporating artistic themes to resonate emotionally with potential donors and encourage contributions. \nLeadership and Oversight: Clearly define and communicate the art center’s vision and mission to inspire staff\, members\, artists and the community stakeholders to align their efforts with these goals; encourage a culture of innovation by supporting new ideas and initiatives where experimentation is welcomed\, and creativity thrives; lead the development of strategic plans that outline goals\, priorities\, and actionable steps for the art center; develop and nurture collaborative relationships with other cultural organizations and stakeholders\, building a network of support; oversee the daily operations and maintenance of facilities and properties. \nBudget and Financial Management: Collaborate with the Board of Directors to develop and oversee the annual budget; regularly provide accurate budget and financial reports; make informed decisions on resource allocation based on budget priorities and organizational needs; manage all financial practices in compliance with legal and regulatory standards; develop metrics and collect data to assess the impact of funded programs. \nQualifications: Bachelor’s degree; strong leadership experience in a nonprofit organization or similar with preference for arts or humanities; proven experience in operations\, financial management\, and strategic planning; experience securing funding from diverse sources\, including grants\, donations and corporate partnerships; excellent verbal and written communication skills\, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders. \nTo learn more or apply\, contact: Maureen Crush\, Board Chair at maureencrush14@gmail.com\nCandidates should submit a resume and a letter of intention. All inquiries are strictly confidential.\nSalary commensurate.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/executive-director/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Employment
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SUMMARY:Due January 26th Members Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:THEME & GUIDELINES: All current and renewing 2025 Members may join this exhibit. There is no set theme. \nDATES: \n\nDrop-off by: Sunday\, January 26\, 2025\nOn display Jan. 31st – March 9th 2025\nReception: Saturday Feb. 8\, 2025 3:00-5:00 PM\nPick-up Starts: Friday\, March 10\, 2025 12:00 PM\n\nAPPLICATION PROCESS: \n\nThere is no fee to apply. All works are automatically accepted.\nMax of 1 submission per current 2025 Member.\nMaximum size 24″ x 20″ (framed size). Please do not bring oversized works\, we want everyone to have space to have something up.\nPlease sign your work in when dropping off and fill out a card.\n\nALL WORKS:  Work must be delivered to WRCA no later than Sunday\, January 26th \nHANGING STANDARDS FOR HANGING ITEMS:  Work must be ready to hang with a HANGING WIRE ONLY (no dogtooth or other styles).  The wire must be attached to the frame/piece in the top third of the frame/piece (wires close to the center point will cause the frame to hang forward\, away from the wall) and the highest point the wire can reach must be a minimum of  3/4 inch from the top of the frame/piece (otherwise the wall hook will show).  Works that are meant to be vertical must feature a frame or other item on the back or top of the object to hang it. Frames\, if used\, must be clean and in good repair.  If works cannot hang acceptably\, they will not be included in the exhibit. If you need help on how we hang framed works usually\, please visit this link. \nEXHIBIT TERMS: \n\nSee Exhibiting Artist Policies for complete information: 2025 Exhibiting Artist Policies\nWallkill River Center for the Arts will take a 30% commission on all art sales.\nThe artist can pick up a check for 70% of the sale price within 30 days of show closing.\nSold work will remain on display until the show closes.\nThe artist agrees to exhibit these works and holds harmless the volunteers and staff of WRCA.\nAny damage incurred\, such as broken glass or wires giving way\, is the responsibility of the artist to fix.\nThe artist agrees to pick-up unsold works in a timely manner. The Wallkill River Center for the Arts is not responsible for any paintings left in the gallery 30 days after the exhibit closes. Unclaimed works will be considered charitable contributions to our 501(c)(3) non-profit.\nWe reserve the right to refuse artwork at any time for any reason.\n\nBY SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE SHOW\, YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE TERMS OF THIS PROSPECTUS AND THE EXHIBITING ARTIST POLICIES.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/due-january-26th-members-exhibit/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallkill River Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wallkill.art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T190000
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SUMMARY:12/28/24 One Day Adult Animation Workshop with Aedan Ciganek
DESCRIPTION:Saturday December 28th \n5:00 – 7:00pm \nAt the Wallkill River Center for the Arts \nSuitable for Adults \nAnimation Class Preview \nAnimation! The art of making movement with drawings. \nThis one day crash course will equip aspiring animators with the basic skills of the craft. \nWe will: \n\nPractice key animation techniques\nStudy movement from real life\, and cartoons\nCreate an animation!\n\nTablet and stylus are provided for class for those who don’t have any! \nIf you want to use your own\, you will have to purchase the flipaclip app or a similar animation app. \nSuitable for returning students to practice their craft with like-minded students! \n  \nAedan Ciganek is an up-and-coming animator from the Hudson Valley. He has a passion for 2D animation\, cartooning\, and character design. Since 2014 he’s been honing his craft\, and loves encouraging others to enter the world of animation. \n  \nAny questions? Reach out to me at: \nakadooanimations@gmail.com \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/12-21-24-one-day-adult-animation-workshop-with-aedan-ciganek/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aedan Ciganek":MAILTO:akadooanimations@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161614
CREATED:20240620T114431Z
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SUMMARY:Carl Grauer\,  Portraits: The Art of Looking
DESCRIPTION:A solo exhibit of portraits by Carl Grauer.  On View: December 20\, 2024 – January 26\, 2025.  Gallery hours:  Friday\, Saturday and Sundays 12:00-5:00 pm  Reception:  Saturday\, January 11\, 2025 3:00-5:00 pm.  Receptions are always free and open to the public. \nStatement and Bio \nCarl Grauer is a painter based in Poughkeepsie\, NY in the beautiful Hudson Valley. He explores the construction of identity\, and how to memorialize objects and individuals through a contemporary documentarian approach to painting. He focuses on the documentation of time\, memory\, and imagination and how he may occupy the past\, present\, and future through these aspects. He is interested in the observation of that evolution of time and how it affects the artifice of the presentation of self\, and finally\, how by creating a painting\, the art acquires an identity and timeline of its own. \nBorn in rural Kansas\, Carl Grauer was raised in a town of 700 people and a graduating class of sixteen. He had a great aptitude of studies as well as art from a very young age but with a limited exposure to the arts. Following high school graduation he left to complete his degrees in human biology and his MFA from the University of Kansas and the University of Michigan\, respectively. Eventually moving to New York City he found solace in the arts and culture in abundance. He spent two years in London studying figurative and portrait painting with several studios and garnered success showing work internationally\, including exhibiting with the Royal Society of Portrait Painters in London\, being shortlisted for the 2015 Wells Art Contemporary Award in the UK. Carl Grauer is a painter based in Poughkeepsie\, NY in the beautiful Hudson Valley. \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/carl-grauer-portraits-the-art-of-looking/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T170000
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SUMMARY:Likeness
DESCRIPTION:Group Exhibit of Portraits juried by Carl Grauer. \nPortraits are forever. They capture the likeness of the human subject they are portraying. It may be through a visual similarity with the sitter or the ephemeral essence of the subject. Portrait artists bring all kinds of intangible aspects to their work. The fact that we can look at a painting done hundreds of years ago and feel a kinship with the sitter\, in our contemporary moment\, is a testament to the power of portraiture. \nOn View: December 20\, 2024 – January 26\, 2025 \nReception:  Saturday\, January 11\, 2025 3:00-5:00 pm \nReceptions are always free and open to the public. \nGallery hours:  Friday\, Saturday and Sundays 12:00-5:00 pm
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/likeness/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T153000
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SUMMARY:12/17/2024 Slow Stitch Maker's Drop In
DESCRIPTION:December 17th \n1:30pm – 3:30pm \nAt the Wallkill River Center for the Arts \nSlow stitching is a meditative and calming activity with a creative purpose. Gather your hand stitching\, embroidery\, knitting\, or crocheting and join us to share time with other artistic people. Lap projects only (no machines). \n1st & 3rd Tues of each month \n$5.00 donation recommended \nOrganized by Janet Baskerville & Denise Aumick\, lovers of fiber arts of all types.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/12-17-2024-slow-stitch-makers-drop-in/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults,Free Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Denise Aumick":MAILTO:daumick@hvc.rr.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161614
CREATED:20241114T172740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T172740Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Jena Argenta: Love Letters
DESCRIPTION:On the last day of this exhibition\, Jena Argenta will give an artist talk on her exhibit\, Love Letters. Please join us December 15th\, 1-3pm. \n  \nMulti-hyphenate\, language-based artist Jena Argenta will bring her most recent work in progress to Wallkill River Center for the Arts (WRCA) in stages beginning November 1\, 2024. The show titled LOVE LETTERS will feature work produced with funds from a 2024 Individual Artist grant. \n“How do you write a love letter in American Ink? is an intentionally fraught question— but it’s also the one we’re faced with\,” states Argenta. \nThe artist continues\, “The works presented here aren’t an answer to the question – they’re an attempt at asking. They’re a way of using multiple art forms as a way toward that asking. Works here were born in dialogue with community voices\, as well as historical\, literary\, and often banned or unrequited “lovers”. \n“In many parts of the world\, calligraphy is the highest art. Calligraphic forms & traditions are “love letters” in the deepest sense. In this series\, I seek to bend my own vantage point\, hand\, and English with brush\, reed\, sentiment\, and the use of empty space.” \nArgenta is a world-traveled artist\, whose vast experiences and adventures include apprenticeships in Arabic Calligraphy with Elinor Aishah Holland in NY and Ahmet Bursali in Istanbul. Her visual work has been privately and commercially commissioned internationally as well as in the US. Her Kimono designs walked the red carpet at the Fez Music Festival in Morocco. \n“We are so pleased to be able to provide gallery space for Jena to bring this unique and deeply felt work to the public. It comes to us in increments\, starting with several works on display during our regularly scheduled artists’ reception on November 9th and culminating in additional works and an artist’s talk on December 15th” says Sarah Fortner Pierson\, WRCA executive director. \n\nThis project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program\, a program of the New York Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/artist-talk-jena-argenta-love-letters/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallkill River Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wallkill.art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161614
CREATED:20240819T190544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T183929Z
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SUMMARY:12/2024 Oil Painting with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:December 14\, 21st \nSaturday mornings at 9:30-12pm \n$90\, $80 for Members \nLive In Person – Painting with William Noonan \nFor beginner\, intermediate and advanced students. This course is conducted live in the classroom. The instructor’s main medium is oils but any painting medium is welcome in this class. \n  \nStudents are encouraged to follow their own stylistic inclinations while learning and practicing the basic rules of: drawing & painting techniques\, composition\, value\, color mixing\, color theory\, materials and supplies\, etc. \nSubject matter will range and include still life\, landscape\, portrait and figure. Whenever feasible students will work from life\, other times photographic references may be used.  Students may also use this class as an independent-study opportunity and work on their own personal projects. \nAll sessions will be live work sessions. A lecture or demo may be included based on the particular subject matter for that month’s focus. \nCritiques will be used throughout the session with one final critique on the last day of the class. \nIn the event of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances the class will be held via Zoom in order to keep the schedule on track. \nNOTE: Masks are not required for vaccinated students\, but masks and 6 foot social distancing is required for unvaccinated students. \n  \nMaterials List \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/12-2024-oil-painting-with-william-noonan/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="William Noonan":MAILTO:wbnoonan@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161614
CREATED:20240825T163238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T204623Z
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SUMMARY:12/7/24 Handmade for the Holidays Vendor Fair
DESCRIPTION:Saturday December 7th 2024 \n12:00pm – 5:00pm \nPlease join us for a local artisan craft fair just in time for the holiday season.  Find wonderful gifts for everyone you love\, including yourself. \nFeaturing the following vendors: \nGary Beegle – Surreal and Retro Ornaments \nGeorge Geysen – Woodworking \nDebbie Femiak – Crochet Goods \nHoshyla Farms – Lavender Products \nPolly Perkins – Woodblock Print Art & Cards \nJennifer Mascia – Crochet Goods \nRegina Del Pizzo – Jewelry \nSvetlana Askanazy – Artwork & Prints \nPaula Arwen Owen – Artwork\, Cards\, Homegoods \nSusan Pendergast – Pottery and Turned Bowls \nDebra Ahrens – Artwork \nLisa O’Gorman – Artwork on Slate Signs
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/12-7-24-handmade-for-the-holidays-vendor-fair/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallkill River Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wallkill.art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161614
CREATED:20240927T194630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T194630Z
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SUMMARY:12/24 Friday Afternoon Animation with Aedan Ciganek
DESCRIPTION:December 6\, 13\, 20th \n\nFridays 3:30-5:30pm\nIn Person at the Wallkill River Center for the Arts \nOpen to beginning and intermediate students \nSuitable for grades 6th – 12th \n$110 per student \nAnimation Class Preview \nAnimation is the art of bringing your drawings to life! Whether you’re interested in traditional animation\, game animation\, anime\, 3D animation\, or just want to make your doodles move around with style\, this class is for you. Students will learn about the principles of animation\, and how to apply their knowledge in creative ways. They’ll see how observing the natural world can bring their animation skills to the next level. And most importantly\, it’s gonna be a lot of fun! \nAedan Ciganek is an up-and-coming animator from the Hudson Valley. He has a passion for 2D animation\, cartooning\, and character design. Since 2014 he’s been honing his craft\, and loves encouraging others to enter the world of animation. \n  \nThere is a class set of tablets available to use. If you wish for your child to use yours\, please see the following materials list: \n  \nMaterials needed: \n– iPad or other similar drawing tablet \n– Stylus (optional but VERY helpful) \nSoftware needed: \n– Animation App such as: Procreate\, Flipaclip\, etc. \n  \nSummer Class Scholarship Application \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/12-24-friday-afternoon-animation-with-aedan-ciganek/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Children & Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aedan Ciganek":MAILTO:akadooanimations@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161614
CREATED:20240823T182456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T182456Z
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SUMMARY:12/3/2024 Slow Stitch Maker's Drop In
DESCRIPTION:December 3rd \n1:30pm – 3:30pm \nAt the Wallkill River Center for the Arts \nSlow stitching is a meditative and calming activity with a creative purpose. Gather your hand stitching\, embroidery\, knitting\, or crocheting and join us to share time with other artistic people. Lap projects only (no machines). \n1st & 3rd Tues of each month \n$5.00 donation recommended \nOrganized by Janet Baskerville & Denise Aumick\, lovers of fiber arts of all types.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/12-3-2024-slow-stitch-makers-drop-in/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults,Free Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Denise Aumick":MAILTO:daumick@hvc.rr.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161614
CREATED:20241202T162538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T162538Z
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SUMMARY:12/2024 All Levels Acrylic with Nancy Reed Jones
DESCRIPTION:December 3\, 10\, 17th \nTuesdays \n1-3pm \nAt the Wallkill River Center for the Arts\n\n$120\, $105 Members\n\nThis class is for anyone who has always wanted to paint with acrylic but was intimidated by the more advanced classes. This class is meant to be a gathering of likeminded artists who want the joy of painting in a group atmosphere.\nFor beginners\, we will cover all the beginner fundamentals of painting including supplies\, mixing color\, how to use brushes\, creating a good composition\, how to pick a subject\, identifying a focal point etc. For more advanced students\, there will be one on one time with the instructor to go over your piece and suggested guidance. \n\nYour piece will be worked on for multiple days\, don’t fret if it doesn’t finish the first day!\n\n\nFor beginners\, a picture will be posted in the Wallkill River Center for the Arts facebook group by Nancy that will be what you’ll be working off of\, please be sure to print off that image in color. Limited copies may be available. For more advanced students\, you’re encouraged to bring your own references or works in progress to work on.\nStudents will bring their own supplies. Beginners are welcome to sign up for the +Materials options  to have their supplies provided for the first class to get to know the supplies before you go out and buy your own. \nOil painters are welcome to attend! \n  \nSupply List For Acrylic Class: \n\nPaints; Grumbacher or Windsor and Newton tube acrylics.\nBasic Colors: Titanium White\, Ultramarine Blue\, Burnt Umber\, Alizarin Crimson\, Cadmium Yellow Light.\nBrushes: 1 inch flat\, 1/2 inch flat\, small filbert ( rounded tip) small round and #0 or # 1 liner brush\n11×14 or 12 x 16 canvas\, a couple. We will likely work on a piece multiple sessions.\nWet palette with palette paper and sponge that comes with it. (Sta-wet or similar)\nPaper towels\nWater container (We do have these in the green cabinet in the bathroom if you need one)\n\n\n  \nNancy Reed Jones is an award winning artist ( Champion of the Arts award from the Orange County Arts Council) as well as several other awards. She studied oil painting at the Huntington Arts League on Long Island. Nancy had her own mural business for many years and has painted murals in one of the Vanderbilt homes on Long Island. Nancy painted murals for the cancer patients in hospitals on Long Island where they were used for guided imagery to take away the patients pain.\nShe came to live in the Hudson Valley in 2004 and joined the Wallkill River School of Art where she now teaches acrylic workshops and plein air painting. She describes her painting style as Romantic Impressionism. \n  \nREFUND AND CANCEL
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/12-2024-all-levels-acrylic-with-nancy-reed-jones/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Reed Jones":MAILTO:nartist57@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161614
CREATED:20240819T151431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T151431Z
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SUMMARY:12/2024 Inter/Adv Drawing with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:December 2\, 9\, 16th \nMondays\, 12:30-3pm \nIn Person \n$120 ($105 Members) \nThis class is appropriate for artists who possess a basic understanding of the principles of drawing from life. Subjects like form\, scale\, shading and composition form the core of the curriculum and will consistently be revisited. Class work will include a variety of subjects\, often drawing still lives from life to hone our observational skills and exploring other subjects such as interiors\, landscapes\, portrait and figures from live and photographic resources. \nWilliam Noonan has been an instructor and active member of the Wallkill River School since its inception. He teaches both drawing and oil painting. \nwww.williamnoonan.com \n  \nSupply List \nmaterials: \nsoft vine charcoal and at least 2 graphite pencils ( hb and  2b) \na pad of 18 x 24 newsprint paper \na pad of 14×17 white drawing paper \na drawing board to support your 18×24 pad \na real chamois (cheaper in automative dept.) \na kneaded eraser \nMars Plastic Eraser\, Single Eraser (or similar) \na pencil sharpener \n  \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/12-2024-inter-adv-drawing-with-william-noonan/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="William Noonan":MAILTO:wbnoonan@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161614
CREATED:20241110T170833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T175319Z
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SUMMARY:12/01/24 Christmas Card Workshop with Alan Lewis
DESCRIPTION:December 1st \n10am – 12pm \n$50 per student \nFor Intermediate Watercolorists \nDemonstrations of a variety of Christmas cards in Watercolor. Paint along with Alan Lewis to find the best card for you to make more of at home. Use our paper cutters to make your cards fit standardized size envelopes. \n  \nAlan Lewis has been painting in watercolor since 2013\, and usually paints every day.  His subjects vary from portraits to pets to landscapes\, and he enjoys painting plein air whenever possible.  His paintings are looser and more impressionistic\, rather than highly detailed\, and he has been most significantly influenced by the watercolor master Alvaro Castagnet.  A member of the Wallkill River School\, Goshen Art League\, Lower Hudson Valley Plein Air Painters\, and Northeast Watercolor\, he has also recently been awarded for art done with the Friends of the Great Swamp.\n\n\nStudents will bring their own supplies including watercolor paper and envelopes of their preferred size.\n\n\nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/12-01-24-christmas-card-workshop-with-alan-lewis/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alan Lewis":MAILTO:Arcanus1@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161614
CREATED:20240823T181524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T181524Z
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SUMMARY:11/19/2024 Slow Stitch Maker's Drop In
DESCRIPTION:November 19th \n1:30pm – 3:30pm \nAt the Wallkill River Center for the Arts \nSlow stitching is a meditative and calming activity with a creative purpose. Gather your hand stitching\, embroidery\, knitting\, or crocheting and join us to share time with other artistic people. Lap projects only (no machines). \n1st & 3rd Tues of each month \n$5.00 donation recommended \nOrganized by Janet Baskerville & Denise Aumick\, lovers of fiber arts of all types.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/11-19-2024-slow-stitch-makers-drop-in/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults,Free Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Denise Aumick":MAILTO:daumick@hvc.rr.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161614
CREATED:20240915T201119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T201119Z
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SUMMARY:11/24 Intro to Oil with Donna Prizzi
DESCRIPTION:November 19\, 26th & December 3\, 10th \nTuesdays\, 10am – 12pm \nAt the Wallkill River Center for the Arts \n$150\, $135 Members \n$160\, $145 Members to include first day painting materials \nTap into your creativity through painting!  If you ever wanted to paint\, but didn’t know where to start\, this class will introduce you to the process of painting with oil paint.  You’ll learn the fundamentals of setting up your palette\, reviewing materials\, color theory and the basic elements of painting. Each week there will be time for individual instruction.  We will be working from the still life and on occasion photographs.  So\, come join us in a friendly\, relaxed atmosphere where art is the perfect way to unwind and find the freedom to enjoy your inner creativity! \nFirst time  students may select the ticket option with materials included for the first day of class.  The additional $10 will include a canvas panel and use of paints\, brushes\, etc. The instructor will review materials with students so they will be prepared to buy their own supplies for the remaining sessions. \nBelow is a list of suggested art supplies\, if you already have oil paint and paint brushes please bring them on the first day of class and we can review your material then. \n  \nSupply List: \nOnline Stores\nwww.jerrysartarama.com \nwww.cheapjoes.com \nwww.dickblick.com\nAmazon\nLocal Stores: Newburgh Art Supply and Michaels \nSUPPORT/SURFACE:\nEither: Canvas Board or Stretched Canvas: (Sizes to choose from: 8”x10” – 9”x12” – 11”x14” ).\n* For first day have one of these recommended sizes. \nPALETTE:\nA wood palette is highly recommended over recessed and disposable palettes. The warm wood tone is better for accuracy in mixing color.\nOR:\na gray-toned paper palette. \nBRUSHES:\nOil painting requires durable brushes that will stand up to repeated use and the effects of oils\, varnishes and cleaning solvents. There are 6 different brush shapes: rounds\, flats\, brights\, filberts\, fan blenders and riggers. Bristle flats and filberts are strong and the most versatile to use. Fan blenders are used to feather wet paint and soften brushstrokes. Riggers are synthetic sable hair and are used for fine detail. It is ideal to have 2 brushes\, in 5 to 6 different sizes (ex. #2\, #4\, #6\, #8\, #10 and a few different sized fan blenders). But one of each for now is fine. Although\, If you have brushes already you can bring those in instead for now and we’ll go over them. \nPAINT:\nI recommend the use of quality oil pigments but you can use the most affordable oil paint that you can find. A student grade is fine as well. Colors for the palette are as follows :\n1- Titanium White\n2- Yellow Ochre\n3- CadmiumYellow Light\n4- Cadmium Yellow Deep\n5- Cadmium Red Light\n6- Alizarin Crimson\n7- Burnt Umber\n8- Viridian\n9- Cobalt Blue\n10- Ultramarine Blue\n11- Ivory Black\n*This numerical list is how to ‘string’ your palette using the order in which the paints appear above. \nTools and Mediums for Oil Painting: \nSmall Jar of Refined Linseed Oil \nOdorless Turpentine \nMetal or Glass Solvent Cups: to use for your mediums while painting. \n  \n  \n \nBiography: \nDonna Prizzi was born in New York City and currently resides in the Hudson Valley.  She studied fine art at SUNY Westchester Arts Center and SUNY New Paltz.  She also studied decorative painting at the Isabel O’Neil Studio in New York.  She is an award winning and classically trained artist and has participated in many juried exhibitions\, invitational group shows\,  and plein-air paint events. \ndonnaprizzifineart.com \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/11-24-intro-to-oil-with-donna-prizzi/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Donna Prizzi":MAILTO:d.prizzi@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161614
CREATED:20240923T134923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T155135Z
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SUMMARY:November 16th 2024 Watercolor & Ink Painting with Margaret Grasso
DESCRIPTION:Saturday November 16th \n10am – 12pm \nTeens & Adults \nFind the passion for loose and free flowing water media. Come and explore watercolor and ink as ways to bring your art to life. We will go over ways to make it act like you’d like to set you up for your own exploration of the media. \nAll materials provided! \nI am an experienced K-12 art teacher of 28 years. I also substituted 12.5 years for art teachers K-12 in Pine Bush and Valley Central Schools\, plus 3 years teaching summer art classes at WRCA! Creating my own paintings and teaching art is a lifelong passion for me. I share this joy and knowledge with the students\, and they feel the creative energy with me! \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/november-16th-2024-watercolor-ink-painting-with-margaret-grasso/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Margaret Grasso":MAILTO:magrasso2@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161614
CREATED:20240819T143512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T143512Z
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SUMMARY:11/15/24 Intro to Oil with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:Friday \nNovember 15th \n6:30-8:30pm \n$40 without materials \n$60 with all materials supplied \n$40\, $60 to include materials in your registration \n  \nFor absolute beginners or oil painters who need a refresher and some renewed courage. \nTopics covered will include: materials\, pigments\, brushes\, solvents\, basic color mixing\, paint application\, how to start a painting. All the basic principles of oil painting with hands on practice. \nMaterials can be supplied * if you purchase the ‘+ materials’ and includes everything you need for the class including canvas; everyone else is expected to have all the materials on the materials list. \n*NOTE: supplied materials will be water mixable oils\, not the traditional solvent based process. \n  \nMaterials List:\nOil Painting Set up for beginners. Student grade paints are good for getting started\, you don’t need expensive artist grade paints. \nYELLOWS:\n1 Cadmium or Hansa Yellow Light\n1 Cadmium or Hansa yellow medium \nREDS & ORANGE:\n1 alizarin crimson or magenta or quinacridone magenta (purplish red)\n1 cadmium red medium (true red)\n1 Cadmium Orange \nBLUES:\n1 Ultramarine Blue\n1 Cerulean or Viridian \nEARTH TONES:\n1 Burnt or Raw Umber\n1 Yellow Ochre \nWHITE:\n1 Titanium White \nBRUSHES… China bristle filberts are the best. You will need to start out with a good range. Start with at least one filbert of each of these sizes #2\,3\,4\,5. Avoid synthetic bristles- they don’t stand up to the rigors of oil painting.\nSOLVENT… Gamsol or some other brand odorless mineral spirit. This is for traditional oils not water mixable oils.\nPALETTE… disposable paper palettes are fine to start out with.\nPALETTE KNIFE… the kind that has a bend in the handle and is shaped like a pointy trowel.\nCANVAS…For beginners it’s best to have a few canvas boards to start out with around 11×14. \nPAPER TOWELS ….. don’t forget these! They are invaluable.\n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/11-15-24-intro-to-oil-with-william-noonan/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="William Noonan":MAILTO:wbnoonan@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161614
CREATED:20240923T133948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T133948Z
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SUMMARY:11/13/24 All-Medium Still Life Workshop with Alan Lewis
DESCRIPTION:October 13th \n6-8pm \n$50 per student \nStill life painting is a unique experience\, sign up and give it a try\, or continue your journey. All levels and mediums welcome.  Instructor shall work in watercolor. Each class shall consist of a short lesson\, followed by each participant working individually on the evening’s still life scene. Individual attention given along the way\, concluding with group critique. Inspired by the tradition started by school founder Shawn Dell Joyce. \n  \nAlan Lewis has been painting in watercolor since 2013\, and usually paints every day.  His subjects vary from portraits to pets to landscapes\, and he enjoys painting plein air whenever possible.  His paintings are looser and more impressionistic\, rather than highly detailed\, and he has been most significantly influenced by the watercolor master Alvaro Castagnet.  A member of the Wallkill River School\, Goshen Art League\, Lower Hudson Valley Plein Air Painters\, and Northeast Watercolor\, he has also recently been awarded for art done with the Friends of the Great Swamp.\n\nStudents will bring their own supplies.\nMinimum 3 Students.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\nStudents will bring their own supplies. If you have questions about supplies\, see our other classes for their supply lists to get you started.\n\n\nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY\n\nThis class repeats every 2nd and 4th Wednesday.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/11-13-24-all-medium-still-life-workshop-with-alan-lewis/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alan Lewis":MAILTO:Arcanus1@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161614
CREATED:20240927T204413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T204413Z
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SUMMARY:11/12/24 Marlboro Plein Air with Laura Martinez-Bianco
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday November 12th \n10:00am – 1:00pm \nat  the Instructor’s Home. Exact Address will be given after signup. \n$50 per person\, $45 for members \nTuesday November 12 10:00-1:00 join me at my home in Marlboro NY for this Plein Air experience. There are buildings\, forest and late autumn gardens to inspire you. \nAll levels and abilities are invited. Artists are encouraged to work in any medium they are comfortable with. \nThis class is not specifically about medium but rather about the concepts and techniques that are universal to Plein Air painting. \nBring your easel\, your painting supplies and a painting surface. Helpful to have a sketchbook\, paper and pencil. This will be a one day event so consider the size you will be working on. \nThis 3 hour session will provide a demo\, individual instruction and group critique -with plenty of time to paint!. \nPlease bring a snack\, water\, hat\, and jacket. Keep an eye on the weather! \n \nI am drawn to landscapes\, capturing and preserving the views that have been seen over the years by so many. On location I work in pastels. I focus on that specific time of day. The time of day changes the light\, the color\, the atmosphere: it changes everything. Pastels afford me the use of pure pigment. The mark each pastel makes directly from my hand to the surface is exciting. In my studio I create with encaustic\, based on my Plein Air experiences. Working with molten wax and fire has energy and spontaneity. Whether in the studio or on site each painting is a challenge to record a moment in time. \nREFUND AND CANCEL
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/11-12-24-marlboro-plein-air-with-laura-martinez-bianco/
LOCATION:Marlboro\, NY\, Marlboro\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Martinez-Bianco":MAILTO:lmbianco.art@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161614
CREATED:20241004T151333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T234521Z
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SUMMARY:Tricky Tray Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun afternoon of raffles to win beautifully arranged and wrapped baskets and gifts!  Proceeds benefit the Wallkill River Center for the Arts free community programs. \nTickets and bidding will begin at the end of October.  Sunday\, November 10th\, join us for the final round of bidding from 1:00-2:00 and winning tickets will be drawn from 2:00-3:00 pm. \nBon Chance! \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/tricky-tray-fundraiser/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161614
CREATED:20240225T194402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T193838Z
UID:10002666-1731164400-1731171600@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:November Reception
DESCRIPTION:Artist reception\, free and open to the public\, for two exhibits\, on view November 1st through December 15\, 2024. \nSmall Works is a group exhibit by Wallkill River Center for the Arts Artist Members.  Exhibited works are 8×10 or smaller and are comprised of a variety of media\, styles and subjects.  Due to the proximity to the holidays\, the gallery will allow buyers to take purchased work home immediately. \nJena Argenta is presenting a solo exhibit of her most recent work. The show titled LOVE LETTERS will feature work produced with funds from a 2024 Individual Artist grant.  “How do you write a love letter in American Ink? is an intentionally fraught question— but it’s also the one we’re faced with\,” states Argenta. The artist continues\, “The works presented here aren’t an answer to the question – they’re an attempt at asking. They’re a way of using multiple art forms as a way toward that asking. Works here were born in dialogue with community voices\, as well as historical\, literary\, and often banned or unrequited “lovers”. \nThe gallery is open to the public Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays from 12:00-5:00 pm or by appointment.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/november-reception/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events,Gallery Reception
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallkill River Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wallkill.art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161614
CREATED:20240927T203551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T203745Z
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SUMMARY:11/7/24 Montgomery Village Plein Air with Laura Martinez-Bianco
DESCRIPTION:Thursday November 7th \nNocturne \n3:00pm – 6:00pm \nat  Village of Montgomery Clinton Street Bandstand \n$50 per person\, $45 for members \nJoin me for an evening- YES an evening of plein air painting\, all levels and abilities are invited. Artists are encouraged to work in any medium they are comfortable with. \nThis class is not specifically about medium but rather about the concepts and techniques that are universal to Plein Air painting in low light situations. We will be painting under the gazebo in the village of Montgomery on Thursday\, Nov 7th from 3:00 to 6:00. The sun will be setting around 5- this is an opportunity to explore golden hour and/or nocturne painting. \nBring your easel\, your painting supplies and a painting surface. Helpful to have a sketchbook\, paper and pencil. This will be a one day event so consider the size you will be working on. \nThis 3 hour session will provide a demo\, individual instruction and critique. Please bring a snack\, water maybe a layer for the autumn chill. \nEach session will be 3 hours with a demo\, individual instruction and critique included. Please bring a snack\, water and a hat. \n \nI am drawn to landscapes\, capturing and preserving the views that have been seen over the years by so many. On location I work in pastels. I focus on that specific time of day. The time of day changes the light\, the color\, the atmosphere: it changes everything. Pastels afford me the use of pure pigment. The mark each pastel makes directly from my hand to the surface is exciting. In my studio I create with encaustic\, based on my Plein Air experiences. Working with molten wax and fire has energy and spontaneity. Whether in the studio or on site each painting is a challenge to record a moment in time. \nREFUND AND CANCEL
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/11-7-24-montgomery-village-plein-air-with-laura-martinez-bianco/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Martinez-Bianco":MAILTO:lmbianco.art@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241108
DTSTAMP:20260404T161614
CREATED:20240819T145206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T163653Z
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SUMMARY:12/7/24 Handmade for the Holidays Vendor Application
DESCRIPTION:This opportunity is full – if you are interested\, please fill out the waitlist form and we will let you know if a space becomes available!\nThank you for your interest in applying to be a vendor at Handmade for the Holidays Hosted by the Wallkill River Center for the Arts on December 7th 2024\, 12-5pm. \n\nFee due on acceptance: $25\nApplications due by Thursday November 7th 2024\, 11:59PM\n\nLocations:\nWallkill River Center for the Arts 232 Ward St. Montgomery NY 12549\n\n\nSetup Time: 10am-12pm\nPublic Sale: 12-5pm\nCleanup/Teardown: 5-6pm\n\n\nProvided by the Wallkill River Center for the Arts : One table\, 6′ x 30″\, limited space for displays provided by the vendor.\nMust be provided by you: All goods\, tablecloths\, displays\, paper flyers. You must have your own money for change and/or a point of sale system.\n\nThis event is indoors. There are bathrooms open to the public. There is also hot water if you wish to make a coffee or tea when you arrive. There will be some seasonal refreshments put out throughout the day.\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email info@wallkill.art\n\n\nState tax is the responsibility of the artist/vendor to collect according to state laws.\nAll sales of merchandise at Handmade for the Holidays are strictly between the vendors and attendees\, Wallkill River Center for the Arts are not party to or responsible in any way for any transactions made between said parties.\n\n\nApplication form
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/12-7-24-handmade-for-the-holidays-vendor-application/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallkill River Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wallkill.art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T161614
CREATED:20240823T181356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T181356Z
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SUMMARY:11/5/2024 Slow Stitch Maker's Drop In
DESCRIPTION:November 5th \n1:30pm – 3:30pm \nAt the Wallkill River Center for the Arts \nSlow stitching is a meditative and calming activity with a creative purpose. Gather your hand stitching\, embroidery\, knitting\, or crocheting and join us to share time with other artistic people. Lap projects only (no machines). \n1st & 3rd Tues of each month \n$5.00 donation recommended \nOrganized by Janet Baskerville & Denise Aumick\, lovers of fiber arts of all types.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/11-5-2024-slow-stitch-makers-drop-in/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults,Free Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Denise Aumick":MAILTO:daumick@hvc.rr.com
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